Job Description

Necessary qualifications include a Ph.D. in statistics, mathematics, or a related field awarded by the time of appointment from a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications include previous teaching experience at the collegiate level (such as teaching assistant experience) to a diverse group of students, evidence of effective teaching, evidence of scholarship in statistics or data science, and effective written and oral communication skills appropriate to the position.

The Mathematics and Statistics Department at the University of Minnesota Duluth invites applications for two postdoctoral positions in statistics including data science. These are 2-year non-tenure-track appointments. The appointment starts August 21, 2023.

Applicants should be able to teach a wide range of statistics courses, show evidence of teaching excellence, and demonstrate a commitment to working with a diverse student population. We are particularly interested in applicants to help advance our growing data science program.

For more information email MATHSTAT2022@d.umn.edu.

Duties & Responsibilities include a teaching load of 2/2, as well as research and service. Teaching duties include in-class teaching, course development, assessment, office hours, and undergraduate advising. Service duties include meeting attendance, committee work, and other service and outreach activities.

Swenson College includes all the “STEM” disciplines (science, technology, engineering, math) at UMD.

The science departments include:

• Biology
• Chemistry & Biochemistry
• Earth & Environmental Sciences
• Mathematics & Statistics
• Physics & Astronomy

The engineering departments include:

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

We are the home of the:

Large Lakes Observatory

Iron Range Engineering Program

Integrated Biosciences graduate program

Water Resources Science graduate program

Advanced Materials Center

Air Force ROTC Aerospace Studies program

We also have close affiliations with the Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI) and the Minnesota Sea Grant program.

With more than 3,200 undergraduate and 200 graduate students, Swenson College is the largest college at UMD and the third largest in the University of Minnesota system.

Here, you will have the opportunity to engage in active learning, conduct world-class research with our faculty, take advantage of internship and co-op opportunities with our regional partners, and participate in our community-based outreach programs. We encourage you to take a closer look.

Applications must be submitted online. To apply, go to https://humanresources.umn.edu/jobs and search for job ID 353338. First, submit the application with a cover letter and CV/resume in PDF format. Then return to the “My Job Applications” page to attach the additional documents, also in pdf format. Complete applications include the online application, cover letter, resume/CV, and additional attachments as follows: (1) statement of teaching philosophy, (2) statement of commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, (3) unofficial transcript, and (4) current contact information for 3 professional references. Even if you provide this information within the application, you must also attach the requested additional documentation. Please do not miss this important step in the application process. Applications missing any of these documents may not be reviewed.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or contact a University of Minnesota Access Consultant at (612) 624-3316.

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2023 and continue until filled.

The University of Minnesota Duluth values diversity and inclusion and believes they are essential to achieving excellence. We have a strong institutional commitment to diversity in all areas and strongly encourage women, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, Black, Latinx, Asian American, Hawaiian/Island Pacific, mixed race and disabled scholars to apply. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College's distinctive educational objectives, which promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action.

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Veterans and individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

Please note: All employees at the University of Minnesota are required to comply with the University’s Administrative Policy: COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Protocol by either providing proof of being fully vaccinated on their first day of employment, or complete a request for an exemption for medical exemption or religious reasons. To learn more please visit: https://safe-campus.umn.edu/return-campus/get-the-vax.

University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

UMD is a regional comprehensive land- and sea-grant state university, one of five coordinate campuses within the State of Minnesota system and with a total enrollment of approximately 11,000 students. SCSE is the largest college at UMD comprising approximately 3200 undergraduate students, 240 graduate students, 180 faculty, and 80 permanent staff. The college includes the science departments of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics and Astronomy, and Mathematics and Statistics, as well as the ABET-accredited departments of Computer Science, Electrical, Chemical, Civil and Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. There are significant opportunities for fostering existing and creating new ties with local, regional, and national industry stakeholders.

Situated at the western tip of Lake Superior, the city of Duluth offers an enticing selection of adventures for four season outdoor enthusiasts as well as a rich variety of cultural opportunities. Metropolitan Minneapolis/St. Paul is less than three hours south of Duluth.

A dynamic city on a hill situated at the western tip of Lake Superior, Duluth was named Outdoor magazine’s Best Outdoors Town in 2014, celebrating its access to the outdoors and to Lake Superior - the largest freshwater lake on earth by area. Duluth is home to hundreds of miles of biking, hiking, and skiing trails, including the Superior Hiking Trail, a 300+ mile trail intersecting Duluth, and the Duluth Traverse, an 85-mile multi-use biking and hiking trail stretching across town. In addition to the outdoors, the Twin Ports area has vibrant music, arts, crafts and craft brewing scenes, and a variety of award-winning restaurants. Duluth is a truly wonderful place to live, with great schools, health care, and affordable housing. It mixes its historic small-town feel with a dynamic urban economy and many cultural offerings.

Duluth, with a population of approximately 85,000 people, is located at the head of beautiful Lake Superior. As a major shipping port, over 1,000 vessels from around the world pass under its iconic Aerial Lift Bridge, annually. Duluth is a popular tourist destination, with 3.5 million people visiting the city annually, for a $780 million economic impact. More information about Duluth can be found at www.visitduluth.com.

Smoking, chewing tobacco and the use of electronic cigarettes prohibited on all UMD property, including indoor facilities, campus grounds and University vehicles.